Mitutoyo America Corporation is pleased to announce sales and support of the Renishaw PH20 probe system with the Crysta-Apex S500/700/900 series Coordinate Measuring Machines by Mitutoyo. The Crysta-Apex CMM line offers durability and high accuracy at an affordable price. It supports a wide range of inspections solutions including laser scanning, optical, and surface roughness inspection. With the addition of the high-speed scanning capabilities of the PH20 the Crysta-Apex CMM becomes the ideal solution for just about any part inspection, in the quality lab or on the shop floor.

The PH20's unique 'head touches' allow measurement points to be taken by moving only the head, rather than the CMM structure. Using only the rapid rotary motion of the head, points can be taken faster, and with improved accuracy and repeatability. Users of the PH20 probe head will immediately have access to the range of proven TP20 probe modules, providing a wide selection of trigger forces, directional sensing options and extensions to meet application requirements. The detachable modules provide crash protection and can be automatically changed using the TCR20 change rack (optional accessory).

The TCR20 is a compact probe module rack for use with PH20 that provides the capability for quick and repeatable tool changing and tip correction based on the MCR20 rack systems. It securely stores modules for rapid automatic changing and protecting mating surfaces from any airborne contaminants within the working envelope of the machine. The TCR20 supports the full range of TP20 modules which are compatible with the PH20 system and features an integrated tip datum artifact in the center of the rack assembly, minimizing the cycle time of the tip correct procedure.

CV-2100N4 and M4 Form Measuring Contracers

Mitutoyo America announces the addition of new CV-2100N4 and M4 Contracers to their line of Form Measurement Instruments. These new models replace the already successful CV-1000N2/2000M4 models. The new CV-2100N4/M4 models have been redesigned to offer improved operability and functionality to revolutionize contour measuring systems allowing measurement that is quick, simple and accurate.

The operation keypad has been relocated to the drive unit to improve set-up time and speed up high-volume repetitive measurement processes. Operations that are required for every measurement cycle such as stylus position change, measurement start/stop and return are easily accessible, reducing the workload of operators and increasing measurement efficiency.

The new CV-2100M4 has a redesigned quick-vertical motion stand allowing operators to quickly and easily move the drive unit to and from the measurement height. This stand is equipped with reference stops for quick repositioning to the measurement height, ensuring efficient measurement flow. A jog shuttle control for variable speed horizontal movement of the drive unit is now a standard feature, allowing it to be easily moved into the measurement position. The CV-2100N4 is a detector unit only model designed for custom integration or for use with optional manual column stand.

The CV-2100N4/M4 detector unit (Z1 axis) is equipped with a highly accurate arc scale. This scale directly traces the arc trajectory of the stylus tip so that the most accurate compensation can be applied to the scale output, leading to higher accuracy and resolution. This highly accurate digital arc scale not only improves measurement accuracy, but also increases the measurement range of the detector to 50mm.

The CV-2100N4/M4 Contracers are released with Mitutoyo's recently released contour analysis software, FORMTRACEPAK 5.4. This software provides comprehensive measurement analysis and system control and includes; surface roughness analysis, contour analysis, contour tolerancing, and inspection report creation. A wide variety of optional product accessories are available to ensure best fit and performance for any Form inspection application.

Company Description

Mitutoyo Corporation is the world’s largest provider of measurement and inspection solutions offering the most complete selection of machines, sensors, systems and services with a line encompassing CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines), vision, form and finish measuring machines as well as precision tools and instruments, and metrology data management software.